“Finally my brethren, be strong on the Lord and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Eph. 6: 10-11 KJV).

The only way an astronaut can survive in the environment of space is to be properly suited. Without his specially designed spacesuit, he would die. Space is a hostile environment to the human body. The human body was not designed to live in space. Therefore, it needs help.

Likewise, the only way a Child of God can survive in the hostile environment of this world is to be properly suited up! This world is foreign to the Redeemed. In reality, we no longer belong here (John 17:16). We are aliens and strangers (1 Pet. 2:11). But until the Lord returns or calls us home, we must live in this environment. Thankfully, the Lord has provided us with everything we need to not only survive but to thrive! He has freely given to us the full armor of God.

Through Christ, we have been made more than conquerors over the darkness (Rom. 8:37). Because we are in Christ and Christ is in us (John 17:22-23), we can stand in the power of His might. Through Christ, who is our armor, we have the strength and power to not only stand against the onslaughts of the adversary but to push back and overcome his strongholds of darkness. Our weapons are “mighty through God” (2 Cor. 10:4).

Because the adversary knows his time is short, he has intensified his assault against the Truth of Christ and those who follow Him! But we have absolutely nothing to fear! All we need to do is simply suit up and take our stand. Do not be intimidated by the darkness! Suit up! Run to the battle! Ultimate victory is assured (Rev. 11:15)!

Rev. James W. Black